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Established 1998 WINTER 2018 Community Delivered to 13,000, Door to Door www.pottersbarcommunitynews.co.uk Distributed in Potters Bar, Little Heath, South Mimms, Ridge, Northaw and Brookmans Park Community News celebrates 20th anniversary This issue marks the 20th cover our production costs. Some of our anniversary of our publication. We advertisers have been involved from the start have come a long way since the and we owe them a particular debt of first 4-page version in the autumn gratitude. of 1998. We also need to express our thanks to the Whilst that might sound a bit self- local organisations who have contributed congratulatory, it is a real testament to the articles. It is the quantity and quality of these whole community. The Community News has features which are the hallmark of a true always been run on an entirely voluntary basis, community news magazine. They have also and for each issue we are dependent on the been instrumental in the considerable support of our advertisers to expansion of the ‘What’s On’ and ‘Local Organisations’ sections. The team of deliverers remain a vital part of our operation – for us to deliver 13,000 copies locally, free of charge, is a tremendous achievement. There are too many people who NEWS have been involved with our success to name them individually. However, it would be remiss of me not to emphasise the contributions made by Ushers Print & Design and GREENGilbert in producing what we are told is a very professional-looking publication. Also past and present committee members, some of whom have been involved since the very beginning, who have worked hard to maintain the high standards we originally set ourselves. Back in 1998 the first issue emphasised that this was to be your newsletter and that its success would depend upon local people and businesses. Please take a Website bow – you have certainly risen to the occasion over the past 20 years! SPONSOR: Kramer Electrical Ltd t’S ocal and Lighting In this issue Wha Sleigh Church L On D Organisations & Electrical ates Services Pages 26–27 Showroom Pages 13–15 Page 19 Page 25 Potters Bar Community News Contacts for A message from the Editor As emphasised on the cover, this is a special edition for us – an edition which again illustrates the broad breadth of opportunities offered by local organisations and Potters Bar celebrates achievements by local individuals. Community News We feature two articles from Community First, the organisation formed in September following the amalgamation of Community Hertsmere and Community Centre St www.pottersbarcommunitynews.co.uk Albans. We are also pleased to include information on the sleigh dates from both local Rotary Clubs, details of a number of Christmas events, and other articles which Chairman I am sure you will find to be very interesting. John Connell 01707 851445 Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year from the Community News team. Joint Editors John Connell Debbie Usher and John Connell [email protected] Advertising How to send articles Debbie Usher 01707 655948 [email protected] Email to [email protected]. Please keep articles to around 300 words or less, using plain text word. Handwritten or typed articles are What’s On also acceptable if you do not have access to a computer (contact John Connell on Sue Weaver 01707 851445). Photos, logos, etc should be sent as tif, bmp or jpg file. [email protected] Schools How to supply adverts Diane Thompson 01707 857246 Ring to book a space, bearing in mind that there is usually a waiting list. Distribution Artwork must be supplied in pdf or jpgs format, created at the specified size Peter Silverthorne 01707 655464 according to your booking. Advertisers are responsible for advising us of any Peter Weaver 01707 850147 alterations to adverts which have been previously published. Email to [email protected]. Design GREENGilbert 01763 289294 Sizes and prices of adverts Printing Black and White Colour Ushers Print & Design Ltd 01707 851242 Width Height Width Height Treasurer 43.75mm x 50mm = £25 43.75mm x 50mm = £40 92.50mm x 50mm = £50 92.50mm x 50mm = £70 Peter Weaver 01707 850147 92.50mm x 100mm = £75 92.50mm x 100mm = £100 Editorial Team 92.50mm x 130mm = £90 92.50mm x 130mm = £120 Gill Connell 01707 851445 Chris Cook [email protected] Website sponsorship John Godfrey 01707 645955 Joy Stovell 01707 655464 Price per issue = £200 Deadline dates for next edition Potters Bar Community News Advertising Articles welcomes contributions for publication 15th January for Spring issue 1st February for Spring issue from individuals and community groups. Where there is a linked Delivery of Community News commercial, political or individual The Community News would not exist without its volunteer team of deliverers and interest in items for publication, the the Editor would like to take this opportunity of thanking all of them once again for managing committee reserves all editorial rights. Potters Bar their fantastic help over many years. Community News does not accept Some of the delivery team have been on board since the inception of the News nearly responsibility for the accuracy of 20 years ago and they, in particular, are owed a deep expression of gratitude. information contained in published If you do not receive a copy at your home or would like to add your name to the team items or views expressed in those items. of deliverers, please contact Peter Silverthorne or Peter Weaver. 2 www.pottersbarcommunitynews.co.uk Interested in volunteering? Calling all drivers Ever thought of giving some of your time to help Our summer edition featured an article from Herts Community others in the community? Also look here for items Transport, the charity which provides accessible door-to-door wanted by organisations; you may be able to help transport for those with mobility problems who are unable to use them. public transport or drive. The service aims to facilitate better access to healthcare, greater community participation and If you are a local organisation or charity and are looking for increased social inclusion. volunteers or looking for items for your group, why not email me Having recently enrolled as a driver, I would like to encourage at [email protected]? anyone who feels that they can spare a little time to volunteer. We all lead busy lives and I must confess that I did have some reservations that I could fit it all in. I have found, however, that the Could you be the next time spent has not been onerous, perhaps once or twice a week involving mostly an hour or so. There have been times when I have Girlguiding Potters Bar been unavailable, and Isobel and her team are fully understanding that this will sometimes be the case. Volunteer? I have found the local residents that I have taken to hospital Girlguiding has appointments etc, to be very appreciative and I have enjoyed their many different company. We have discussed all sorts of things en-route, mainly opportunities about the history of the area and, indeed, the Community News. I available, with have found the experience to be very rewarding and I would flexible roles to suit encourage anyone who feels that they can help to volunteer as a your skills and driver. interests. You don’t For more information, please contact Isobel on 020 8207 5055 need to have or [email protected]. previous Girlguiding John Connell experience to get involved and, whether you’d like Knit and Natter to come along on an occasional basis or Many thanks to all the people that knit/crochet for our group. commit to leading a We have sent a HUGE number of items to various charities who are unit, we’re sure to always very grateful. We could not do so much without the kind find a role for you. As well as giving girls amazing opportunities, people who donate the wool, and certainly could not afford to do being a leader is also a great way to learn new skills, meet new so much without their generosity. Many thanks once again to all people and have fun. our helpers. Members of Girlguiding Potters Bar have had an interesting, fun-filled year, all of which has been made possible by our amazing volunteers. But we’re in desperate need of extra help so that more Christmas Day Lunch girls can join the adventure. As we approach the final months of 2018 maybe making plans for Here are a few of the things we have been up to: guides have been Christmas Day seems premature, but this is an invitation for those folk campfire cooking, Great Patrol Hunt, District Camp and BigGig in our community who will be on their own, or not sharing the day (Girlguiding pop concert held at Wembley). Rangers visited the with their family, to enjoy a Christmas lunch at the Baptist Church in cinema, celebrated Chinese New Year and enjoyed playing golf at Barnet Road, Potters Bar. Jungle Falls. Brownies had fun with visits to the fire station, an evening about chocolate and visited Shepreth Wildlife Park. And our If you would like to accept this invitation please ring Di Travers, youngest members, the Rainbows, they’ve had fun too at an Under Churches Together, on 01707 656311. If you would like to help, or the Sea Party and senses night with blind food tasting and smelling. be a driver for the guests, please let Di know as well. They also had lots of fun at Gobions Woods. Finally, as a district, we took part in the St George’s Day Parade, the Potters Bar Carnival, our Swimming Gala, and attended the Hertfordshire County camp with other girls from all over Hertfordshire! Lamps, Lights and Accessories There are lots of exciting things to look forward to in Girlguiding Retail and Wholesale with the launch of the new programme.